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Sugar Shack (Peapod Farm Trilogy)
by Lucy Knisley
Random Home Graphic, August 2025, $21.99
Grades 5 and up

On this third installment of the Peapod Farm Trilogy, the story continues with Jen and her two stepsisters, Andy and Reese. Jen has moved along with her mom and stepfather from town to a farm and is busy adjusting to her new life. The story picks up with Jen tackling all kinds of chores—hauling wooden via deep winter snow, feeding chickens, and extra. She appears fairly effectively acclimated to farm life, regardless of a number of bumps alongside the best way.

There are undoubtedly rising pains throughout the household. Walter, her stepfather, is usually a little bit of a jerk typically. Jen will get alongside along with her stepsisters, who go to each weekend, however typically appears like a 3rd wheel quite than an actual sister. Nonetheless, there are many heartwarming moments—like watching Jen’s mother prepare dinner with them or exhibiting them how maple syrup is made. They have a good time Andy’s bat mitzvah, and all of the adults get alongside properly, making a heat, loving surroundings for the youngsters.